Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
Family : Acanthaceae
PlantBrackishmangrove
Mangrove with aerial roots, tolerant of high salinity.
Availability
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IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Mangrove tree with pneumatophore roots, leathery leaves. Forms dense mangroves on coasts.
Habitat
Region :
Coastal mangroves and estuaries of tropical America.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–30 °C
pH7.5–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.025 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
100 L
Adult size
80 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Propagules
Care notes
Strong light, brackish water (salinity 1.005-1.025). Roots submerged, leaves emersed.
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